Gretchen Abaniel

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Gretchen Abaniel
Born
Gretchen Magbanua Abaniel

(1985-11-04) November 4, 1985 (age 38)
Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other names"Chen-Chen"
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins18
Wins by KO6
Losses11
Medal record
Women's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2005 Podolsk Pinweight

Gretchen Magbanua Abaniel (born November 4, 1985) is a Filipino professional boxer. She held the WIBA mini-flyweight title from 2009 to 2011 and the WIBF mini-flyweight title from 2015 to 2016. She has also challenged for multiple major world titles across three weight classes; the WBA, IBF and WBO female mini-flyweight titles between 2008 and 2017; the WBA female atomweight title in 2013; and the WBO female light-flyweight title in 2018.

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Early life

Abaniel's father thought she should learn martial arts like karate and she later grew interested in boxing, joining the national team to start her amateur career. [1] Abaniel is a Seventh-day Adventist. [2]

Boxing career

Amateur

Abaniel, a resident of Puerto Princesa, has been supported by her town's mayor, Edward Hagedorn, throughout her career, even when becoming part of the Philippine national team in 2003 due to inadequate support from the Philippine Sports Commission. As an amateur boxer competing for her country, Abaniel won a bronze medal at the 2005 Women's World Amateur Boxing Championships in Russia. She has also won titles in tournaments held in Taiwan. [3]

Professional

Citing lack of support from the government, Abaniel turned professional in 2006. [3]

Abaniel won her first world title match against Thailand's Nongbua Lookpraiaree after a tenth-round unanimous decision allowed her to capture the vacant Women's International Boxing Association World minimumweight title. She lost her title to Samson Tor Buamas in Sukhothai, Thailand on February 19, 2011. [4]

2015 Abaniel won her match in Ludwigsburg MHP Arena, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, against undefeated hometown favorite, German-Turkish Oezlem Sahin for the WIBF/GBU world light flyweight title. [5] Judges scored (96-94,94-96,99-91) granting her a split decision victory.

Professional boxing record

18 Wins (6 knockouts, 12 decisions), 11 Losses (3 knockout, 8 decisions), 0 Draws
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss18-11 Flag of the United States.svg Seniesa Estrada RTD(10)2019-06-13 Flag of the United States.svg The Avalon, Hollywood, California WBC Silver Female Light Flyweight Title
Loss18-10 Flag of Japan.svg Tenkai Tsunami TKO4 (10)2018-07-29 Flag of Japan.svg Convention Center, Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan WBO World Female Light Flyweight Title
Loss18-9 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zongju CaiUD102017-10-28 Flag of Macau.svg Macau East Asian Games Dome, Macao WBO World Female Minimumweight Title
Win18-8 Flag of Thailand.svg Chamaporn ChairinUD62017-09-30 Flag of the Philippines.svg Elorde Sport Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
Win17-8 Flag of Thailand.svg Saowaluk NareepangsriUD102016-07-02 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Club Punchbowl, Punchbowl, New South Waleswon WIBA World minimumweight title
GBU Female World Minimumweight title
Win16-8 Flag of Germany.svg Oezlem Sahin SD102015-11-07 Flag of Germany.svg Ludwigsburg MHP Arena, Ludwigsburg, Baden-WürttembergWomen's International Boxing Federation World Minimumweight title
Global Boxing Union Female World Minimumweight title
Loss15-8 Flag of South Korea.svg Ji Hyun ParkUD102015-08-01 Flag of South Korea.svg Bucheon Gymnasium, Bucheon WIBA Minimumweight title.
Loss15-7 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zong Ju CaiUD102015-02-22 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wenshan WBC International female Minimumweight title & WBC Asian Boxing Council Continental female Minimumweight title
Loss15-6 Flag of Japan.svg Kumiko Seeser IkeharaSD102014-09-20 Flag of Japan.svg Osaka WBO World female minimumweight title
Win15-5 Flag of Thailand.svg Buangern OnesongchaigymTKO5 (10)2014-05-24 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sofitel Wentworth, Sydney, New South Wales
Win14-5 Flag of Thailand.svg Nongnun Mor KrungthepthonburiTKO9 (10), 1:182014-02-07 Flag of the Philippines.svg Town Plaza Gymnasium, Binan City, Laguna WIBA Minimumweight title.
Loss13-5 Flag of Japan.svg Ayaka Miyao UD102013-11-28 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo WBA Female Atomweight title
Win13-4 Flag of Thailand.svg Dorkmaipa KeangpompetchKO1 (4), 1:392013-08-17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg RSL Club, Sawtell, New South Wales
Win12-4 Flag of Thailand.svg Modthanoi Sor SuklertTKO4 (10), 1:362012-12-02 Flag of the Philippines.svg Makati Cinema Square, Makati
Win11-4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Christine LatubeUD62012-09-29 Flag of the Philippines.svg Brusmick Comp. Gym, Santa Rosa City, Laguna
Loss10-4 Flag of Thailand.svg Teeraporn PannimitUD102012-04-25 Flag of Thailand.svg Bung Nam Thaovacant WBO World female minimumweight title
Loss10-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Katia Gutiérrez TKO4 (10),1:572011-12-10 Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, Sinaloa IBF World female minimumweight title
Loss10-2 Flag of Thailand.svg Samson Tor BuamasUD102011-02-19 Flag of Thailand.svg Sukhothai WIBA Minimumweight title & vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council female minimumweight title
Win10-1 Flag of Thailand.svg Nongbua LookpraiareeUD82010-10-02 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila
Win9-1 Flag of Thailand.svg Fahpratan LooksaikongdinUD102010-03-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Plaza Hotel, Pasay, Metro Manila Women's International Boxing Association World minimumweight title
Win8-1 Flag of Thailand.svg Nongbua LookpraiareeUD102009-03-25 Flag of the Philippines.svg Centennial Hall, Manila Hotel, Manila, Metro Manila vacant Women's International Boxing Association World minimumweight title
Win7-1 Flag of Thailand.svg Star SithprachaUD102008-09-13 Flag of the Philippines.svg Puerto Princesa Coliseum , Puerto Princesa City, Palawan WIBA Intercontinental Minimumweight Title
Loss6-1 Flag of South Korea.svg Cho-Rong SonTD4(10)2008-03-16 Flag of South Korea.svg Gwangju City WBA World female minimumweight title
Win6-0 Flag of Thailand.svg Lilly KokietgymUD102007-11-16 Flag of the Philippines.svg San Andres Civic & Sports Center, District of Malate, Manila, Metro Manila vacant WBC International female minimumweight title
Win5-0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Hai LiUD82007-09-15 Flag of the Philippines.svg The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Metro Manila WIBA Minimumweight Intercontinental Title
Win4-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Baina LondoTKO3(4), 1:002007-04-29 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rajah Sulayman Park, District of Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Win3-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jessica OyangTKO3(4), 1:202007-04-29 Flag of the Philippines.svg New Victorias City Coliseum, Victorias City, Negros Occidental
Win2-0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Baina LondoUD42007-03-03 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rajah Sulayman Park, District of Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Win1-0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Hai LiMD42006-12-21 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg EXPO Garden Hotel, Kunming Professional debut.

Titles and Accomplishment

WIBA Women's International Boxing Association Minimumweight title (2009, 2014, 2016)
WBC International female minimumweight title (2007)

Other Titles:
WIBA Minimumweight Intercontinental Title
Women's International Boxing Federation World Minimumweight title
Global Boxing Union Female World Minimumweight title

Appearances in media

She was a contestant on the television program The Amazing Race Philippines 2 , being a part of an athleticism focused duo with Luz McClitton. [6] She was also a guest on a morning news-talk program called GMK conceptualized by Daniel Razon.

She also participated on a Philippine variety show called It's Showtime:Trabahula on March 10, 2016

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